Why Do We Dye Heating Oil?

Some fuels are colored to allow authorities to detect fraud inconsistent with the their intended use. This is the case of heating oil, which is colored pink to detect motorists who are using it as fuel. Note that in case of fraud with heating oil, the motorist is liable for a heavy fine and in some countries, the fine is based on the vehicles cumulated mileage.

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Jet Fuel VS Diesel VS Gasoline how they burn and what color are they. By Curt D.